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Ed Malyon, Jonathan Liew, Tom Kershaw

Ryder Cup 2018: Live updates, reaction and results as Team Europe triumph in Sunday singles

Europe have won the 2018 Ryder Cup after a thrilling afternoon in the Sunday singles. After coming into the final day 10-6 behind, USA upped the pressure with early points on the board with wins for Justin Thomas, Webb Simpson and Tony Finau.

But the Europeans held their nerve as Jon Rahm, Ian Poulter and Thorbjorn Olesen all won their matches, and they sealed the trophy when Francesco Molinari beat Phil Mickelson when the American conceded 16th tee.

We'll have all the latest reaction from Paris in the live blog below:


What a spectacular long weekend in Paris it has been. From the Americans taking the lead in a dominant opening session; the heroics of Moliwood; the whitewash of Woods and Mickelson; the American's Sunday comeback and its quashing; right down to Noren's match-winning putt on the last; this Ryder Cup will last long in the memory - and into tonight as the celebrations continue. 25 years undefeated on home soil. Thomas Bjorn's Europe have recaptured the Ryder Cup.
 
 
Ed Malyon signs off from Le Golf National:
 
It's all got a bit sour with the Americans...Noren had already given DeChambeau his putt on the 18th despite the attempts to compare the celebrations to Brookline in 1999.
 
Meanwhile....
 
And there it is! Thomas Bjorn lift the trophy to a cacophony of cheers. The players take turns to hold it aloft before lining up for photos.
Bjorn:
"It's been brilliant. They came together as a team and made it very easy for me and the vice-captains. The fans were amazing, the best in the world, we can't do it without them. I'm proud of this 12. We stand across some great players - they are the best in the world alongside these guys and it's been a privilege and honour to be in this situation."
It's time for Thomas Bjorn's speech now.
Now the players shake hands one-by-one
First up to speak it's Jim Furyk who's very gracious in defeat and thanks the fans and congratulates his competitors.
The closing ceremony has begun:
Check out Jonathan Liew's report from Paris on this historic day:
 
Alex Noren def. Bryson DeChambeau 1UP
 
He flings his cap and his fellow plays charge on to the green to congratulate him. He deserved that moment after being out there for so long while the celebrations had already began.
Alex Noren def. Bryson DeChambeau 1UP
 
That is an outrageous putt to win the match from Noren on eighteen. DeChambeau's is a gimme so he has free-reign at it and it rattles the back of the hole from yonks away. There's special forces at work.
 
 
 
Alex Noren (1UP) vs Bryson DeChambeau
 
DeChambeau's resilience looks as though it may have paid off. He's just hit a spectacular approach into eighteen and it's nothing more than a couple of feet from the flag. He gets a spud from Bubba Watson.
Alex Noren (1UP) vs Bryson DeChambeau
 
It's halved at seventeen and the final match heads to the final hole of this Ryder Cup.

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Preview

What time does it start?

It all gets underway at 11.05am on Sunday morning with the first of 12 singles matches.

Where can I watch it?

The whole tournament is being broadcast on Sky Sports Golf. You can also stream it online via SkyGo. It is also available on NowTV.

For those without access to any of those The Independent will be live blogging the entire weekend.

Who's playing?

Some of the very best golfers on the planet. Tiger Woods leads the American team while new world number one Justin Rose is Europe's leading light.

What's the draw?

  • 11.05am Rory McIlroy vs Justin Thomas
  • 11.17am Paul Casey vs Brooks Koepka
  • 11.29am Justin Rose vs Webb Simpson
  • 11.41am Jon Rahm vs Tiger Woods
  • 11.53am Tommy Fleetwood vs Tony Finau
  • 12.05am Ian Poulter vs Dustin Johnson
  • 12.17pm Thorbjorn Olesen vs Jordan Spieth
  • 12.29pm Sergio Garcia vs Rickie Fowler
  • 12.41pm Francesco Molinari vs Phil Mickelson
  • 12.53pm Tyrrell Hatton vs Patrick Reed
  • 1.05pm Henrik Stenson vs Bubba Watson
  • 1.17pm Alex Noren vs Bryson DeChambeau

Who's going to win?

USA 10/1

Europe 1/6

Draw 14/1

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